Author: Editorial Team
Inspired by Monaco’s coastline and summer atmosphere, the latest collection blended graphic design codes with wearable luxury Published: Tue 26 May 2026, 4:34 PM APM Monaco hosted an exclusive soirée in Cannes on May 19 during the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, where the contemporary jewellery house unveiled an avant-première presentation of its Été 2026 collection. Held against the backdrop of the French Riviera, the event brought together personalities from the worlds of fashion, entertainment, and luxury while also reflecting the growing visibility of Middle Eastern talent within international fashion spaces. Egyptian actress and APM Monaco’s official Middle…
The Saudi Electricity Regulatory Authority stressed continued commitment, in line with the leadership’s directives and under the supervision and follow-up of the Ministry of Energy, to providing reliable and safe electricity services during this year’s Hajj season. The efforts contribute to the comfort and safety of pilgrims and reflect the Kingdom’s commitment to ensuring a comprehensive and seamless spiritual journey for pilgrims. The authority stated that it has continued implementing inspection and oversight tours of electricity stations and facilities in the holy sites to verify the reliability and effectiveness of the facilities and ensure the implementation of maintenance programs for electrical-grid components. These…
ARAFAT — Marking the pinnacle of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj, more than 1.6 million pilgrims started their main ritual of standing at Arafat on Tuesday afternoon after ascending the vast plains of Arafat earlier the day. Sheikh Ali bin Abdulrahman Al-Hudhaifi, imam and khateeb of the Prophet’s Mosque, delivered the Arafat sermon at the grand Namira Mosque. The sermon resembles the famous farewell sermon of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) when he performed his only Hajj. In his sermon, Sheikh Al-Hudhaifi affirmed that Hajj is a sacred obligation in which the highest expressions of familiarity, unity, cooperation, and…
SYDNEY — About 90 drones plummeted from the sky and into Sydney’s Darling Harbour during a popular winter light show, with footage showing devices splashing into the water close to crowds, prompting organizers to cancel the event. Vivid Sydney said “unforeseen technical difficulties” occurred during Monday’s 7.30pm performance, called Star-Bound, resulting in 89 drones falling into the water at Cockle Bay in Darling Harbour. No injuries have been reported. Organizers of Vivid Sydney, an annual three-week festival that features large light installations, said the malfunction on Monday evening, local time, was due to “unforeseen technical difficulties” and has cancelled two…
Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority recorded 12 rock hyrax births during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting the success of the authority’s breeding and environmental care programs and its ongoing efforts to enhance wildlife sustainability and increase populations of desert species in their natural habitats. The rock hyrax is a wild mammal adapted to mountainous and rocky environments. It inhabits highlands and rugged terrain, taking shelter in rock crevices and caves. The species prefers elevated rocky areas that provide protection from predators and harsh environmental conditions. The rock hyrax is distinguished by its robust body and…
DOHA — An Iranian delegation has traveled to Qatar as Tehran and the United States strive to agree on a deal to end a war that is roiling the global economy, hours before the US military announced what it said were “self-defense strikes” in southern Iran. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati were in Doha on Monday evening to discuss sticking points related to the potential deal to end the nearly three-month US-Israel war on Iran. . “There were some talks going on in Qatar today, so we’ll see if…
MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced that her country will host the Iranian national football team during the upcoming FIFA World Cup, due to tensions with the United States. Sheinbaum said FIFA, the global football governing body, had approached Mexico about hosting Iran, after the US said it did not wish to do so. “We have no reason to deny them the possibility of staying in Mexico,” Sheinbaum said during her daily media conference on Monday. The Iranian squad will sleep in Mexico and travel to the United States on the days of its three World Cup…
The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) has enhanced its field response capabilities for the 1447 AH Hajj season through eco-friendly, electrically powered ambulance vehicles designed for rapid access to emergency cases in narrow and crowded locations. The Rufaidah electric ambulance wheelchair is among the modern technologies introduced for the first time this Hajj season, having proven its effectiveness during the Ramadan Umrah season in supporting operations within the Grand Mosque and surrounding areas. SRCA is deploying more than 3,000 mechanisms this season, with air-conditioned golf carts among the latest additions, offering compact size for access to narrow spaces, full electric…
MADRID — Lamine Yamal has been included in Spain national football team’s World Cup squad despite injury concerns, while no Real Madrid CF player made the final selection for the first time in Spain’s history. The 18-year-old Barcelona star has not played since suffering a torn left hamstring on April 22, but Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente still named the teenage forward in his 26-man squad for this summer’s tournament. Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams was also selected despite recent hamstring issues, with De la Fuente insisting Spain remain confident both players will be fit for the competition.…
MIAMI — Lionel Messi sparked fresh injury concerns ahead of the FIFA World Cup after asking to be substituted during Inter Miami CF’s Major League Soccer clash against Philadelphia Union on Sunday. The Argentina captain appeared uncomfortable midway through the second half and was replaced in the 73rd minute after clutching the back of his left leg during the match in wet conditions in Miami. Messi walked normally as he headed straight down the tunnel, although the sight of the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner leaving the pitch immediately raised fears in Argentina just weeks before the World Cup begins on…